MANNING, John R., age 85, of Garfield, died on September 14, 2021. He was born and raised in Northern Jersey settling in Garfield nine years ago. John was a maintenance supervisor for 25 years working with Redwood Village in Paterson retiring in 2000. He is survived by his devoted wife of 23 years, Catherine (nee Schwiedereick), six loving children, John Manning, Jr. and wife Kathy, Shannan Thomas, Scott Manning and wife Caron, Joseph Primavera and wife Dorothy, Helen Primavera and husband Vince Incorvaia, and Catherine Beck, 12 adored grandchildren, Codie, Brianna, Alyssa, Carson, Joshua, Skylar, Phoebe, Gabriella, Carly, Joseph, Mark, and Candace, three cherished great-grandchildren, Isabella, Axel, and Rylee, and a dear brother, Thomas Manning and wife Lorraine. Memorial visiting Friday 5 to 7 pm with a 6:30 pm chapel service. In lieu of flowers the family will accept memorial gifts to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Manning family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com